Transport Planner
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,700 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Slough, BRK, SL3 0HQ |
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 115199 |
Summary
**Transport Planner**
**Colnbrook, SL3**
**Monday-Sunday 5 days out of 7,**
**£27,600-£30,000**
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Our client offer industry-leading transport and warehousing solutions, delivered nationwide. Using cutting-edge vehicle and logistics technologies throughout their network to ensure they are able to deliver the highest standard of service whilst minimising the carbon footprint at every corner.
They are looking for a Transport Planner to join their busy operation at their site in Colnbrook (SL3).
The person in this role is responsible for coordinating the daily operations for the site. You will be involved in planning, implementing, and monitoring the delivery of goods to customers and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
**Key responsibilities** :
* A 'can-do' attitude and a willingness to take on significant challenges
* Coordinate and schedule all transport activities and coordinate the daily operations
* Monitor and track the movement of goods and vehicles
* Creating and developing a team working environment
* Ensure compliance with transport regulations and standards
* Liaise with drivers and other staff to ensure smooth transport operations
* Prepare and maintain accurate transport records and reports
* Coordinate shipments, including booking appointments, arranging transport, and tracking deliveries
* Provide support across the business as required. Resolving any freight issues and acting as an intermediary between the customer and the driver
* Push for back load on jobs where appropriate
* Build relationships with Clients through constant contact and advocacy by offering advice, solutions, and proactive issue management
* Coordinate with drivers, dispatchers, and other staff to ensure timely and efficient transportation services
* Conduct necessary steps to determine the cause of problems like accidents (if any arise) and to set up safety measures to avoid the recurrence of such issues
* Maintain an open dialogue with other units managers and team members
* Scheduling staff to ensure that vehicles are staffed according to established requirements
* Provide administrative support to the Operations team, including preparing reports, answering customer inquiries, and managing the office
* Plan and implement transportation schedules and routes
* Respond to customer inquiries and resolve any issues related to transportation services
* Any other task as mentioned by the management
**What are we looking for:**
* Previous experience in managing operations would be handy.
* Excellent commercial awareness and business acumen.
* Experience customer-facing skills and telephone manners.
* Great communication skills both written and verbal.
* Self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
* Adaptable with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Good leadership skills and team worker.
* Excellent analytical skills
* Good time management abilities
* Good negotiation skills and excellent decision-making ability
* Good customer service skills so as to be able to maintain/retain existing customers.
**How our client will help you thrive**
* 28 days annual leave.
* Free onsite parking
* Workplace Pension
* EAP for employees at work
* Employee committee meeting
* Mental health and wellbeing
* Sage Benefits
* Learning and development
We operate from several prime locations in the area and are likely to have an office right near you. Our team offer a unique service tailored to match your precise needs, and can assist you with the following job roles: Sales Manager, Business Development, Field Sales, Sales Executive, Telesales, Telemarketing and Account Managers.
We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.
**Colnbrook, SL3**
**Monday-Sunday 5 days out of 7,**
**£27,600-£30,000**
****
Our client offer industry-leading transport and warehousing solutions, delivered nationwide. Using cutting-edge vehicle and logistics technologies throughout their network to ensure they are able to deliver the highest standard of service whilst minimising the carbon footprint at every corner.
They are looking for a Transport Planner to join their busy operation at their site in Colnbrook (SL3).
The person in this role is responsible for coordinating the daily operations for the site. You will be involved in planning, implementing, and monitoring the delivery of goods to customers and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
**Key responsibilities** :
* A 'can-do' attitude and a willingness to take on significant challenges
* Coordinate and schedule all transport activities and coordinate the daily operations
* Monitor and track the movement of goods and vehicles
* Creating and developing a team working environment
* Ensure compliance with transport regulations and standards
* Liaise with drivers and other staff to ensure smooth transport operations
* Prepare and maintain accurate transport records and reports
* Coordinate shipments, including booking appointments, arranging transport, and tracking deliveries
* Provide support across the business as required. Resolving any freight issues and acting as an intermediary between the customer and the driver
* Push for back load on jobs where appropriate
* Build relationships with Clients through constant contact and advocacy by offering advice, solutions, and proactive issue management
* Coordinate with drivers, dispatchers, and other staff to ensure timely and efficient transportation services
* Conduct necessary steps to determine the cause of problems like accidents (if any arise) and to set up safety measures to avoid the recurrence of such issues
* Maintain an open dialogue with other units managers and team members
* Scheduling staff to ensure that vehicles are staffed according to established requirements
* Provide administrative support to the Operations team, including preparing reports, answering customer inquiries, and managing the office
* Plan and implement transportation schedules and routes
* Respond to customer inquiries and resolve any issues related to transportation services
* Any other task as mentioned by the management
**What are we looking for:**
* Previous experience in managing operations would be handy.
* Excellent commercial awareness and business acumen.
* Experience customer-facing skills and telephone manners.
* Great communication skills both written and verbal.
* Self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
* Adaptable with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Good leadership skills and team worker.
* Excellent analytical skills
* Good time management abilities
* Good negotiation skills and excellent decision-making ability
* Good customer service skills so as to be able to maintain/retain existing customers.
**How our client will help you thrive**
* 28 days annual leave.
* Free onsite parking
* Workplace Pension
* EAP for employees at work
* Employee committee meeting
* Mental health and wellbeing
* Sage Benefits
* Learning and development
We operate from several prime locations in the area and are likely to have an office right near you. Our team offer a unique service tailored to match your precise needs, and can assist you with the following job roles: Sales Manager, Business Development, Field Sales, Sales Executive, Telesales, Telemarketing and Account Managers.
We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.